The Irish standard., 1887-09-10
TIE GREAT NORTHWEST.

TIE GREAT NORTHWEST.
A Few Rambling Notes from the Book
Of q Traveller.
GRAND FORKS.
Last week we promised to speak at
greater length Of Grand Forks and It's
prospects, etc, etc. We will begin by
referring to the Catholic Academy. The
ground-one entire block-upon which
the building was erected was donated
by William Bulge, gentleman who
has been identified with the prosperity
of the city for a number of years. the
Academy is an attractive building con-
structed If brick, and is under the di-
rection of Sisters of Charity. This in
stitution has become an important one
in the education of the Catholic youth OF
Dakota. Since it's establishment it has
had marked degree Of success, ,and there
is scarcely place of any Importance IN
the territory that is not represented by
one or more pupils. In addition to this
there is fine parochial school in con-
nection with St. Michael's church, and
| it is gratifying to note that the attend
ance is very large. St. Michael's
Benevolent Society, branch Of the
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union OF
America, has large and constantly in-
creasing roll of membership. Now we
desire to say a few words about the
Irishmen of Grand Forks. In the first
place it should not be forgotten that a
fourishing branch Of the Land League
has been running here for some time,
so it need not be feared that any Irish
man in the city has forgotten poor Old
Ireland or her struggle for legislative
independence. To enumerate all the
good sons of Erin in the city would re-
quire considerable space, so we will just
give the names of few. Deputy
Sheriff O'Connor is a man of consider
able weight in the community. In his
official capacity he has proved himself a
man of sterling integrity, and not TOO
otficious, as some deputy-sheriffs are
reputed to be. John e. Sullivan ad-
ministers even-handed justice in his
capacity as Justice of the peace.
DR.. Dugan. if we mistake not.
is an Irish Canadian, and halls from
Pembroke, Ont. He has an extensive
practice, which IS the best evidence OF
his skill as physician. Murphy q Col"
Inns are machine men, and are well
known to farmers in the Immediate Vi
cinity OF Grand Forks. Square dealing
is their motto, and they have now a
business connection extending over a
large portion of the territory. H. L.
RYAN is q man who does not believe in
hiding his light under a bushel, and III
his capacity as foreman Of the gas
works gives universal satisfaction.
William Devoy is justice of the peace
who tempers justice with mercy, but
never neglects to be stern when the oc'
casion demands it. Mooney & Dame
her own fully equipped machine shop,
and as they do good work they have
built up g. good business, with excellent
prospects for the future. Phil Nc
Laughlin serves summouses with neat
ness and despatch, and varies The mon
otony of his work With saying good
word for Ireland. MI. Tracy is the pro.
prietor of dry goods house. His store
is one of the finest in the Northwest
and his business since the beginning
has constantly increased until now it
might be said to have assumed gigantic
proportions. 2. w. Hennessy is the
chief of the Grand Forks police. While
stern in the performance of his duty
he is privately one OF the finest men we
met on Our travels. He is genial
companion and conscientious officer
His integrity can be vouched for by the
fact that he has filled his present posi-
tion for several years. M. E. Tully
ably assists him in preserving order
Lynch s. Ryan are livery men, dkeer
nothing but the best horses. Their con
yeyances cannot be excelled for east
and comfort. McAdam 81 McNichO
are extensive contractors, They art
Canadians by birth, but good Ameri
can citizens. For the information 0!
his many Canadian friends we might
say that Tom McAdam, the senior
member of the firm is just as light
hearted as in days of yore, and can pla,
an Irish jig on his violin just as we'll a.
ever. VIM. O'Mulcahy, who is nov
one Of Grand Forks leading citizens
is one of the best known men in tn,
Northwest. He is in the banking busi
ness and is a favored son of Fortune
Always active and energetic in land
able enterprises, he is great power 70
good in a young and growing city lik'
Grand Forks He is an Irishman, ant
takes a deep interest in everything af
fecting Ireland. Sheriff j. X. Swan i
an Irishman in every way except b.
birth and ancestry. He sympathize
with Ireland III her struggle for legisla